Amid speculations of former Indian skipper MS Dhoni’s impending retirement, several fans have taken to Twitter to express their disapproval of the same as ‘DoNotRetireDhoni’ began trending on the platform on Thursday.
A lot of people are under the impression that Dhoni would be retiring following this year’s ICC World Cup. After the Indian team’s loss in the semifinals to New Zealand on Wednesday, numerous fans of the former captain took to Twitter asking him not to retire.
“#donotretiredhoni @msdhoni INDIA is really very lucky to have you MSD. Even after losing our 5 wicktes at a low score the way MSD and @imjadeja built up pressure on opposition bowlers was priceless.Kohli replaced sachin but no one else can replace you mahi bhai,” stated one fan.
#donotretiredhoni @msdhoni INDIA is really very lucky to have you MSD. Even after losing our 5 wicktes at a low score the way MSD and @imjadeja built up pressure on opposition bowlers was priceless.Kohli replaced sachin but no one else can replace you mahi bhai pic.twitter.com/37QBb4cDHe
— Vivek pandey (@Vivekpa15498803) July 11, 2019
“I created my twitter account 4 years ago, but this is my 1st tweet..... I came here for one man who is the heart of billion of fans.... We can't even imagine your retirement for now. Please play till t20 WC Mahi. India needs you. Please stay. #donotretiredhoni,” tweeted another fan.
I created my twitter account 4 years ago, but this is my 1st tweet..... I came here for one man who is the heart of billion of fans.... We can't even imagine your retirement for now. Please play till t20 WC Mahi. India needs you. Please stay. #donotretiredhoni pic.twitter.com/WrsX6uQPw4
— Prem Kumar (@PremKum70119559) July 11, 2019
Dhoni was run out for a fighting knock of 50 after he helped the team recover from a perilous position of 92 for 6. As he walked off the ground, several in the crowd stood to acknowledge the moment in tribute to Dhoni. This would most certainly be Dhoni’s last match for India in a World Cup. Several users took to Twitter to express their heartfelt wishes and gratitude for his invaluable contribution to Indian cricket.
Here are some of the other tweets asking Dhoni not to retire:
#donotretiredhoni
— prateek jain (@prateeks1129) July 11, 2019
Hey Msd we are watching your Batting since we were able to understand cricket,your are our super hero,last hope of Millions of your fan.dont disappointment them,Play for india until you have believe on yourself. Love you MSD.#Lasthope pic.twitter.com/vUSmI3eFvY
Pure Gold #donotretiredhoni pic.twitter.com/OvUT6AIlqR
— BILAWAL GANDHI (@PappuOfPak) July 11, 2019
#donotretiredhoni
— Akshay jain (@Akshjain_123) July 11, 2019
We love to see you while batting. You have given so much to all of us.We want to play more cricket and want to see you enjoying the passion and love you have towards cricket.I can say proudly that I'm an MSD fan please do not retire for a while.. Love to see u pic.twitter.com/L7KewQSOtP
Whole Indians have emotionally connection with u
— Er vignesh Natarajan (@VICKYMECH454) July 11, 2019
At least wait for 2020 -T20 world cup , we need nd we want a memorable farewell for u , don’t go aise hi , u are the for every Indians
Ur contribution to the Indian team is unforgatble @msdhoni#donotretiredhoni pic.twitter.com/ApiWQGcdn9
Love Thala... Forever and ever end ever.... #donotretiredhoni pic.twitter.com/oLqWtasoMu
— Pawan Royal (@PawanRo92600025) July 11, 2019
#donotretiredhoni ...plzzz Don't Retire Dhoni..... Lot's Of love to u pic.twitter.com/YWezsAtKQP
— Sai Rebel Sai (@SaiRebelSai1) July 11, 2019
Yesterday climax doesn't suits u champ.we want climax with holding cup in ur hand ,after few min handing over cup to young ones and standing in corner ur the legend. Ur the cricket god#DhoniForever #donotretiredhoni pic.twitter.com/aZEvHw9wK5
— Papppi (@Papppi6) July 11, 2019